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There are moments when knowing your rights matters more than ever.
Perhaps your marriage is ending and you don’t know what happens to your children, finances or property. Perhaps maintenance is not being paid. Perhaps you are entering a marriage and want to protect both parties through an antenuptial contract. Or perhaps your family circumstances involve a customary or polygamous marriage that requires specialised legal advice.
At PM Attorneys, we understand that every family situation is different.
Our role is to listen to the circumstances, understand the legal issues involved and provide advice that is relevant to your situation. Where a matter requires negotiation, we help you work toward a practical resolution. Where formal legal proceedings become necessary, we provide representation and support throughout the process.
The aim is not to make an already difficult situation more complicated. It is to give you clarity when you need it most.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you ask for help.
We start by understanding what has happened, what you’re concerned about and what you need to achieve.
Family law can involve unfamiliar terminology and complicated legal processes. We explain the relevant issues in a way that helps you understand what they mean for you.
There may be more than one way forward. We help you understand the available legal options and the implications of each.
Depending on your circumstances, this may involve an agreement, negotiation, legal application or formal court proceedings.
Where ongoing legal support is required, we guide and represent you throughout the relevant process.
When children are involved, family disputes can become particularly sensitive.
Our attorneys assist parents and guardians with legal matters concerning maintenance and custody, including financial support, care and contact arrangements and other parental responsibilities.
We approach these matters with care while keeping the child’s best interests at the centre of the legal process.
Whether you need advice about an existing arrangement or are facing a dispute that requires legal intervention, we can help you understand your rights and available options.
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Marriage comes with legal consequences, particularly when it comes to property, finances and the rights of spouses.
Our family law team assists clients with:
We help couples understand the legal consequences of their choices and put appropriate agreements in place where required.
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Every dispute has its own facts, risks and objectives. The right legal strategy therefore starts with understanding what actually matters in your case.
When you work with PM Attorneys, you benefit from:
Our objective is to help you understand your options, make informed decisions and pursue an outcome that is legally and practically appropriate for your circumstances.
The end of a relationship can involve much more than the decision to separate. We assist clients with divorce proceedings and related disputes concerning children, finances, property and other family-law matters.
Children’s needs and parental responsibilities can become particularly difficult when parents disagree. We assist with maintenance and custody matters, including legal advice and representation concerning financial support, care and contact arrangements.
The matrimonial regime governing a marriage can have significant consequences for spouses and their financial affairs. We provide legal advice regarding matrimonial property regimes and the legal implications applicable to your circumstances.
Customary marriages are legally recognised in South Africa and can involve specific legal requirements and considerations. Our attorneys assist with customary marriage matters, including legal advice concerning the rights and obligations of spouses.
An antenuptial contract allows couples to make important decisions about their matrimonial property regime before marriage. We assist couples with understanding and preparing antenuptial contracts suited to their circumstances.
In certain circumstances, spouses may require legal advice about changing or regulating their matrimonial property arrangements after marriage. We assist with postnuptial contracts and the legal requirements involved.
Polygamous marriages can involve complex legal and financial considerations. We provide legal guidance concerning polygamous marriage agreements and related matrimonial matters.
Family law covers a broad range of legal matters involving relationships and families. This can include divorce, maintenance, child custody, matrimonial property regimes, customary marriages, antenuptial contracts, postnuptial contracts and other family disputes.
A family law attorney provides legal advice and representation in family-related matters. Depending on the circumstances, this may include negotiating agreements, preparing legal documents, advising on rights and obligations and representing clients in legal proceedings.
Yes. Family law attorneys can assist with matters involving child custody, care and contact, parental responsibilities and maintenance.
An antenuptial contract can have important consequences for a couple’s matrimonial property regime. Couples should obtain legal advice before marriage so they understand the available options and legal implications.
Yes. Customary marriages are recognised under South African law, subject to the applicable legal requirements. Because customary marriages can involve specific legal considerations, obtaining advice from a family law attorney can help spouses understand their rights and obligations.
In certain circumstances, spouses may be able to change their matrimonial property regime after marriage, subject to the applicable legal requirements and processes. Legal advice is important before taking any steps.
Yes. Our family law team assists with a range of family disputes and related legal matters, including divorce, maintenance, custody, matrimonial property issues and marriage agreements.
Whether you’re facing a legal challenge today or planning for tomorrow, the right guidance and our practice areas can make all the difference. Let’s discuss your situation, explore your options and help you take the next step with confidence.
At PM Attorneys whether you’re protecting your family, your property or your business, every decision we make is focused on helping you move beyond uncertainty and towards the outcome you’re working to achieve.
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